Elephant Bird Vorombe Titan Flashcards
1
Q
Which bird was recently described as the world’s largest bird ?
A
Vorombe Titan
2
Q
Who released the Study ?
A
Zoological Society of London
3
Q
What was the height of this bird ?
A
3 Meters !
4
Q
What was the weight of this bird ?
A
800 kg !!!
5
Q
Where was it mainly found ?
A
Madagascar
6
Q
Is the bird alive now ?
A
Extinct
7
Q
Which periods were Elephant Birds found in Madagascar ?
A
Late Quaternary
8
Q
What was the largest ever Elephant Bird before this ?
A
Aepyornis Titan
9
Q
How do these large birds control the ecosystem ?
A
Eating plants,
Spread biomass and seeds through defacation
